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WNBA Picks: New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever Betting

The Liberty will play their second game in as many nights this evening when do battle with the Fever in Indiana. The WNBA odds show the Fever as small home favorites – what kind of play will we be recommending?

Odds OverviewA betting spread of 3.5 to 4 can be found, with Indiana
favored, at a majority of the top online betting sites. The O/U opened at 143.5
but has been bet down to right around 142, though there's still time for even more
movement before opening tipoff.

New York LibertyThe Liberty stand at 2-3 on the season, with wins over
Connecticut and Seattle and losses to Chicago, Minnesota and Washington.

In what was a defensive struggle throughout, New York fell
short 60-68 on the road to the Mystics. The Liberty shot only 40.0 percent from
the floor and they were killed on the glass, getting out-rebounded 41-26.

Cappie Pondexter did all she could to carry New York to a
win, but it wasn't enough. She had a game-high 20 points on 9-of-14 shooting
and added three assists and two rebounds in the losing effort.

Elsewhere, Anna Cruz had 12 points, four assists, two
boards, two steals and two blocks, doing a little everything at the point guard
spot. However, no other Liberty player scored in double figures, with Tina
Charles (eight points and seven rebounds) the next closest.

Simply put, New York is going to have to get more out of
Charles if they want a win in Indiana tonight. She's averaging 14.2 PPG and
11.2 RPG on the season, but may meet her match when she comes up against Erlana
Larkins.

Indiana FeverThe Fever have turned it out lately, following up an
overtime road win over Atlanta by thumping Connecticut 79-65 at home on
Thursday.

Briann January led all scorers with 20 points (4-of-6 FG,
3-of-3 from three, 9-of-10 from the line) against the Sun, but it was Larkins
that was doing all of the dirty work for Indiana. Larkins had 14 points, 10
rebounds (six offensive), five steals and two blocks in 32 minutes of action.

Shavonte Zellous (14 points on 5-of-11 shooting) and Marissa
Coleman (11/5/4) also helped the cause, while Karima Christmas recorded nine
points, six boards and three steals in 24 minutes off the bench.

Heading into tonight, January is averaging a team-best 15.0
PPG and 4.8 APG, with Howard putting up 12.0 PPG and 5.0 RPG. Once again
though, we have to focus on Larkins, who's been good for 11.8 PPG, 13.0 RPG and
3.4 SPG through the first five games of the season.

The Fever need Larkins to continue to be aggressive,
especially up against a talented center in Charles. We can't wait to see who
wins out in this battle.

For one, they've had an extra day to rest and get ready for
tonight after their win on Thursday. They've also got momentum on their side,
having picked up their level dramatically since opening the season with three
straight losses.

Then there's Larkins, who's been one of the best all-around
players in the WNBA this season. We believe she'll have another great game
tonight, helping Indiana notch their third consecutive victory and pushing them
above .500 for first time this season. At these short odds, back the Fever in your WNBA Picks.